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Blackstone, a Magician's Life: The World and Magic Show of Harry Blackstone, 1885-1965

Author Daniel Waldron, George Johnstone, Nick Ruggiero
Publisher David Meyer Magic Books
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ISBN / ASIN091663891X
ISBN-139780916638917
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 hours
Sales Rank832,439
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸

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This is the story of the world and magic shows of Harry Blackstone (1885-1965), who entertained theatre-goers for over 50 seasons. Gifted with an electric presence, a magnificent voice and a master magician's mentality and skills, he played everything from showboats to vaudeville to television. Blackstone's extravagant productions advertised "1001 wonders" and "an enchanting array of beautiful girls." Waldron's vivid and thoroughly researched narrative, enhanced with first-hand accounts by those who worked on the Blackstone show, presents an unforgettable portrait of a unique showman. Illustrated throughout with photographs.